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Methods of providing access to a salivary duct

US9457173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2012
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0681
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.

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